American Sign Language uses gestures, miming, fingerspelling, body language, facial expressions, and signs to convey meaning. They all have one thing in common: movement.
But what makes a movement a sign? Click here to view this video and find out.
Video #2:
Beginning Signs
Each day, more and more people are coming to recognize the power of signing as it changes the way they view and interact with preverbal children.
Incorporating signs into your daily routine does not require fluency in American Sign Language. Rather, it shows that even a few simple gestures can make a big difference in empowering and meeting the needs of a child.